Maternal Child Health

Maternal Child Health Services offers home visits to first-time mothers, breastfeeding mothers, and mothers and infants with health or social concerns. We also offer support, education, guidance and health intervention to pregnant, postpartum moms and newborns.

We are Warrior Moms Video

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect 1 in 7 pregnant and new moms.We are strong, we are fighters, we are good moms, and we are here for you if you are struggling, too. This video brings awareness to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and to let moms know they are not alone. And that they are still good moms, even if they are struggling.

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MOMS Program
(Medicaid Obstetrical Maternal Services)

Child Find Program

* Children less than 3 years old
* Developmental screening
* Education provided

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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

NAS refers to symptoms that babies may have if their mothers used drugs during pregnancy. This is often called "withdrawal". Common symptoms of withdrawal include: prolonged or high pitched crying, sleeplessness, feeding difficulties, diarrhea, sensitive to light/sounds/touch, stuffy nose, sweating, trembling, and seizures. Some drugs can increase the chance of birth defects and/or premature labor. Common drugs that can cause symptoms of withdrawal include: Heroin, Codeine, Subutex, Methadone, Cocaine, and Amphetamines. For more information view NAS Brochure Opens a New Window. (PDF).

Support is Available! Give Your Baby a Healthy Start!

If you are pregnant and think your baby may be at risk for NAS

Ask for help

If you are using drugs, do not just quit suddenly, as it will cause problems for your baby

Get prenatal care and talk openly with your health care provider about the medications, drugs and other substances you are taking or have taken during your pregnancy

Get into a treatment program

Start a Plan of Self Care (POSC) -See below for more information about POSC.

After Birth:

Baby may be in special care nursery/intensive care unit

Your baby will be monitored for symptoms of NAS

Tell your baby's health care providers if you notice any symptoms of withdrawal and work together to reduce the baby's symptoms

Plan of Safe Care (POSC)

When an infant has been exposed to substances during pregnancy a POSC is developed. The plan is written with the pregnant/parenting mother and her personal and professional support team.

The POSC is a written plan that can be updated and stays with the woman. She is encouraged to share the plan with her support team, throughout her pregnancy. The team helps to ensure resources are available to assist the woman, infant, and family.

The Plan of Safe Care provides an opportunity to refer mothers to important services, educate them about the health and safety of their infants, and prepare them for the challenges of caring for a substance exposed infant.